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BitMEX Owner Leads $3.4M Round for South African Crypto Exchange
BitMEX owner 100x said investing in VALR’s Series A would bring exposure to the fast-growing South African market.
Alibaba's Ant Group Plans Dual IPOs at Possible $200B Valuation
The dual listing could turn Alibaba affiliate Ant Group into one of the largest companies operating in the blockchain space.
UK Government Moving to Restrict Cryptocurrency Promotions
Under the U.K. government's proposals, unauthorized companies would need explicit approval to legally market cryptocurrency products.
Japanese Financial Giant MUFG to Launch Digital Currency in 2020
The world's fifth largest bank is set to go ahead with a digital currency launch in collaboration with Indeed.com parent firm Recruit Group.
Bank of Japan Forms New Team to Explore Central Bank Digital Currency
The Bank of Japan is warming to digital currencies and now has a team dedicated to researching a possible digital yen.
Mastercard Now Allows Crypto Firm Wirex to Issue Payment Cards
Mastercard said Wirex is the first crypto company to become a principal member, meaning it can directly issue payment cards to its customers.
Canada Crypto Exchange Coinsquare Accused of Wash Trading by Watchdog
The Ontario Securities Commission alleges Coinsquare manipulated markets with fake trading volumes between 2018 and 2019.
Wanted Wirecard Exec Said to Be Sheltered by Secret Service in Russia
Jan Marsalek, a former board member of Wirecard who is wanted over allegations of fraud, is reportedly being sheltered in Moscow by the biggest Russian secret service.
Third Centra Tech Founder Pleads Guilty to ICO Fraud
Centra Tech one of the most storied scams of the the 2017 ICO bubble. Its founders have fallen like dominoes since.
Colorado Is Betting on ETHDenver and Web 3 for Its Next Lottery Games
Eyeing a billion-dollar revenue goal by 2023, the state-run lottery is getting creative with its game offerings.
